In the final chapter of The Chris Nolan Chronicles, Ben and Rob discuss Nolan’s devotion to the movie theater experience (1:50), and how that’s collided with the news surrounding Warner Bros. decision to release their upcoming films on streaming. The two then review Nolan’s newest movie ’Tenet’ (24:30), where they rehash how they saw it in a pandemic and the insane expectations that came with the film's arrival. Ben and Rob marvel over its inverted action scenes, big budget spectacle, John David Washington’s “athletic” performance, the scintillating soundtrack and explain how the movie differs ..read more

In Part V of The Chris Nolan Chronicles, Ben and Rob launch into ‘Interstellar’ (2:15), Nolan’s sci-fi epic starring Matthew McConaughey and Anne Hathaway. They tackle the ensemble cast (MURPH!), its most dazzling space sequences, the film’s enchanting score and why it has Nolan’s ultimate WTF ending. The two then pay tribute to Emma Thomas (53:00), Nolan’s wife, producer and confidant, discussing the major impact she’s had on shaping his career. Ben and Rob then bow down to ‘Dunkirk’ (57:30), Nolan’s masterpiece about the infamous WWII evacuation. They praise its precise direction, marvel ove ..read more

In Part IV of The Chris Nolan Chronicles, Ben and Rob look at how the director builds massive hype for his movies through innovative, viral marketing (2:00). They rank their Top 5 Nolan trailers of all time (11:00), discussing what makes each special and chill inducing. The two then go in a dream within a dream to analyze ‘Inception’ (28:00), covering how it was developed, its mind-bending themes and undeniable originality plus explain why its Nolan’s “coolest” movie. They also try to interpret its twist ending and break down the film’s influence on pop culture. Moving on, Ben and Rob touch on ..read more

In Part III of The Chris Nolan Chronicles, Ben and Rob investigate Nolan’s turn into becoming franchise filmmaker extraordinaire. The two weigh in on Batman Begins [10:00], discussing Nolan’s vision for Gotham City, behind the scenes nuggets and what made it radically different than Batman movies of the past. They then analyze his (flawed) masterpiece in The Dark Knight [54:00]. Ben and Rob reminisce about the hype leading up its release, pay tribute to Heath Ledger’s iconic performance as The Joker, pore over the best action scenes, and get giddy about all the little moments they love. The tw ..read more

In Part II of The Chris Nolan Chronicles, Ben and Rob look back on some of the most interesting casting decisions of Nolan’s career [2:15], discussing their impact and why certain actors gravitate towards his projects. The two then consider the longstanding relationship between Nolan and Warner Bros. studios [20:30], and how their partnership became a force in the movie industry. They then inspect the Al Pacino and Robin Williams led thriller ‘Insomnia’ [26:00] and what makes it stands out in Nolan’s filmography. To close out Part II, Ben and Rob revisit the magic fueled drama of ‘The Prestige ..read more

AND HERE.. WE.. GO. In Part I of The Chris Nolan Chronicles, Ben and Rob set the stage by digging into the director's origins as an aspiring young lad, including a look at his ‘Doodlebug’ short [6:00]. The two then examine Nolan’s 1998 debut, the neo-noir ‘Following’ [17:00], discussing how it was made on an insanely low budget, the early flashes of the filmmaker’s style that he is later known for, introduce their CNC Awards + more. Next they tackle Nolan’s singular approach to narrative, such as his hatred of linear storytelling, his unapologetic love for cross cutting and how these technique ..read more

In episode 45 of Must Go Faster, Ben and Rob open up with a few reflections on the COVID-19 pandemic (1:00) and how its altered daily life before getting into some of the shows, movies, books and music they’ve been digging so far in quarantine (10:45). The two then each recommend a pair of movies to watch in the genres of Comedy, Drama, Horror, Action, Thriller and Documentary (39:30 ..read more

In episode 44 of Must Go Faster, Ben and Rob toast to a ravishing year in movies as they rank, gush and discuss their 10 favorite from 2019 ..read more

In episode 43 of Must Go Faster, Ben and Rob celebrate the year in music by ranking and dissecting their top 10 songs of 2019, featuring jams from Maggie Rogers, DaBaby, Tame Impala, The Black Keys, Lizzo, Billie Eilish and much more ..read more

In episode 42 of Must Go Faster, Ben and Rob celebrate their hometown Washington Nationals winning the 2019 World Series. They run through the emotional rollercoaster of the team’s October playoff run, their chemistry, the craziest in-game moments, player tributes and so much more ..read more